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Ol' Ron · 01-06-2012, 09:31 AM

We learn by doing and making mistakes. Back in the day we'd cut the bottom of the piston off at the bottom ring, balancing was never an issue, Unfortunately there wasn't anyone around that did that. Bells in Patterson NJ did it for 80 dollars I think. I built a balancer for rods and pistons that allowed me to find parts that are equal. The Janns Pistons we used were all over the map and we got pretty good with a die grinder on the balance ring in the bottom of the piston. When It gets a little warmer I'll dig that stuff out and post it. You don't need a scale. Considering all the "Stuff" we did to these engines and got away with it, makes me realize what a great engine it is. I'm sure a precision but one would last forever. Take care Elwood.

jdl · 01-06-2012, 10:16 AM

Ellwood, if you use locktite use the right one..maybe this one, read the discriptions then decide. you might not need any with a press fit.

http://www.henkelna.com/industrial/p...UID=0000000HZO

here is the web site..

http://www.loctite.com/index2.php?cc=us

Shu47 · 01-06-2012, 03:37 PM

Ol' Ron...I love your real world input. It always make sense.

columbiA · 01-06-2012, 08:41 PM

I know the Canadian & US 59A wrist pins were a different weight The pistons were different weight too,but the combined weight of piston & pin were the same.

Fordestes · 01-06-2012, 10:43 PM

what would be wrong with filling the pin with J.B.Weld and then the excess weight could be drilled out to precisely what you need?
Fordestes

Marv · 01-07-2012, 04:25 AM

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What would be wrong with putting 8 matched pistons in, instead of a cobble job that may come apart and ruin a good flathead block? Just my thought. Marv

Dave D · 01-07-2012, 04:46 AM

I'd be more concerned with wondering when the seven remaining pistons were go to start cracking.....

That's a hell of a lot of work to have to do over again.... and again... and again.

01-06-2012, 09:31 AM	#21
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: adding weight to a piston We learn by doing and making mistakes. Back in the day we'd cut the bottom of the piston off at the bottom ring, balancing was never an issue, Unfortunately there wasn't anyone around that did that. Bells in Patterson NJ did it for 80 dollars I think. I built a balancer for rods and pistons that allowed me to find parts that are equal. The Janns Pistons we used were all over the map and we got pretty good with a die grinder on the balance ring in the bottom of the piston. When It gets a little warmer I'll dig that stuff out and post it. You don't need a scale. Considering all the "Stuff" we did to these engines and got away with it, makes me realize what a great engine it is. I'm sure a precision but one would last forever. Take care Elwood.

01-06-2012, 10:16 AM	#22
jdl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 931	Re: adding weight to a piston Ellwood, if you use locktite use the right one..maybe this one, read the discriptions then decide. you might not need any with a press fit. http://www.henkelna.com/industrial/p...UID=0000000HZO here is the web site.. http://www.loctite.com/index2.php?cc=us

01-06-2012, 03:37 PM	#23
Shu47 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maltby, Washington Posts: 187	Re: adding weight to a piston Ol' Ron...I love your real world input. It always make sense.

01-06-2012, 08:41 PM	#24
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: adding weight to a piston I know the Canadian & US 59A wrist pins were a different weight The pistons were different weight too,but the combined weight of piston & pin were the same.

01-06-2012, 10:43 PM	#25
Fordestes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 886	Re: adding weight to a piston what would be wrong with filling the pin with J.B.Weld and then the excess weight could be drilled out to precisely what you need? Fordestes

01-07-2012, 04:25 AM	#26
Marv Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 875	Re: adding weight to a piston Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What would be wrong with putting 8 matched pistons in, instead of a cobble job that may come apart and ruin a good flathead block? Just my thought. Marv

01-07-2012, 04:46 AM	#27
Dave D Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 290	Re: adding weight to a piston I'd be more concerned with wondering when the seven remaining pistons were go to start cracking..... That's a hell of a lot of work to have to do over again.... and again... and again.